A loud explosion was heard nearby. American Embassy In the central London Police took control of the landmark after the crowd. The explosionThe Metropolitan Police confirmed.

Regarding the social media platform X, the authorities issued an official statement. “We are aware of speculation online about an incident in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Nine Elms. The area has been cordoned off as a precaution while officers investigate a suspicious package. Metropolitan Police written online.

He added in a follow-up tweet, “We can confirm that the ‘powerful explosion’ reported by officers in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion. Time is running out.”

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“It’s really quite serious at the moment,” an armed officer at the scene also told The Independent afterwards.

The busy area around the US embassy is now on lockdown after police discovered a mysterious package in the vicinity. Several civilians were evacuated from the building. They were initially locked inside for more than half an hour by automatic doors. Crews are reportedly still inside the building.

An hour earlier, the official X Page of the US Embassy London also informed its followers, “Local authorities are investigating a suspicious package outside the US Embassy in London. Met Police are present and Ponton Road is in precaution.” has been closed. We will provide further updates as they become available. Please monitor @metpoliceuk for updates.

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Photos and videos posted online show a heavy presence of police and fire services trying to contain the situation after the early morning “security alert”.

According to the Mirror, bus routes 156, 344 and 436 have also been diverted after the suspicious package was discovered.

This is an ongoing investigation.